Heavy rainfall

Delhi records season’s highest one-day rain, several areas waterlogged- In pics

Heavy rains lashed the national capital on Saturday morning, leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city including underneath Minto Bridge, Moolchand underpass and ITO. 

Aug 21, 2021, 10:24 AM IST

IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in these states till August 25- In pics

Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls is very likely over Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Isolated heavy to very heavy falls is likely over sub-Himalayan and northeast region. 

Aug 21, 2021, 07:30 AM IST

IMD issues yellow alert for Madhya Pradesh, heavy rains, thunderstorms expected in 21 districts

The weather department’s prediction revealed that heavy rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning is likely over Sagar, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Tikamgarh, Panna, Niwari, Rewa and other places. 

Aug 20, 2021, 07:21 AM IST

IMD predicts light to moderate intensity rain in Delhi-NCR

Southeast, East, South Delhi and NCR (Faridabad, Ballabhgarh) Panipat and Roorkee are likely to receive light to moderate intensity rain on Thursday, said IMD. 

Aug 19, 2021, 12:18 PM IST

Monsoon revival: IMD issues orange alert for Delhi, predicts heavy rainfall over several states

Weather experts said good rainfall in the last 10 days of the month is expected to cover the precipitation deficit in the national capital.

Aug 19, 2021, 11:45 AM IST

Heavy rain triggers floods, mudslides in Japan- In pics

Local authorities have issued the highest-level disaster alert for parts of Kyushu and Hiroshima, affecting about 1.4 million people. The floods have damaged thousands of homes and disrupted transportation in the cities.

Aug 14, 2021, 12:58 PM IST

Flood situation remains grim in Bengal amid heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers, in pics

The flood situation in south Bengal continued to remain grim on Friday, with water just marginally receding from some of the inundated areas, an official said.

Aug 13, 2021, 23:01 PM IST

From China to Turkey, floods caused by heavy rainfall lead to death and devastation

Heavy rains are triggering floods accross the world at a time when natural calamities are becoming, frighteningly, a regular affair.

Aug 13, 2021, 16:09 PM IST

Weak rainfall activity to continue over parts of east, northeast India till August 15: IMD

Intense rainfall spell over northeast and adjoining east India, northern parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, is expected to last till August 14 and reduce thereafter, the IMD said.

Aug 12, 2021, 08:51 AM IST

Intensity of rainfall likely to increase in these states during August 11-12: IMD

“The entire monsoon trough is likely to shift close to the foothills of the Himalayas during the next 24 to 48-hours,” the IMD said. 

Aug 09, 2021, 07:43 AM IST

Delhi, UP, nearby areas likely to receive light to moderate intensity rains today: IMD

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted that the Delhi-NCR and its nearby areas will witness moderate to light rainfall today.

Aug 09, 2021, 06:40 AM IST

IMD predicts thunderstorm, rainfall in Delhi, parts of Uttar Pradesh today

"Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over isolated places of Delhi, Khekra, Gulothi, Bulandshahar, Billari, Milak, Bagpat, Chandausi (UP) and adjoining areas during next 2 hours," IMD tweeted.

Aug 07, 2021, 06:29 AM IST

How did the relief of monsoon rains turn into a disaster?

The disaster of monsoon spread in many parts of India like fire spread in the forests of foreign countries. Nearly seven people have lost their lives due to floods in West Bengal, while around 2.5 lakh people have been rendered homeless. The same situation prevails in many other states as well. The floods this time have also caused widespread devastation in some of the worst disasters on record.

Aug 04, 2021, 09:36 AM IST

Monsoon update: IMD predicts showers in these states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for several states this week, including Delhi, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. 

Aug 02, 2021, 08:40 AM IST

Delhi, Noida and adjoining areas to receive thunderstorm, rainfall today: IMD

"Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Assandh, Gohana, Rewari, Jind(Haryana) Greater Noida, Noida, Dadri, Meerut, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Garhmukteshwar, Amroha, Hapur, Siyana, Gulaoti(U.P.) Mahawa, Rajgarh(Raj.) during next 2 hours," said IMD in a tweet.

Aug 02, 2021, 08:05 AM IST

Attention Delhiites! IMD issues orange alert, predicts more rainfall in various parts today

The weather department issued an orange alert for the Capital city today, predicting moderate rain in the region on Saturday and warning of possible waterlogging in low-lying areas of the city and major traffic disruptions.

Jul 31, 2021, 07:31 AM IST

IMD issues orange alert for Delhi, moderate to heavy rainfall likely in the national capital today

The Met department has predicted more showers on Thursday and issues an ‘orange alert’ for Delhi today, while warning that “major traffic disruption on roads, increased chance of vehicle accidents and accumulation of water in low-lying areas" is possible.

Jul 29, 2021, 06:38 AM IST

IMD issues 'yellow alert' for Delhi today, predicts heavy rainfall in UP, Haryana, MP

Heavy rainfall wreaked more havoc in several parts of the country on Sunday. The incessant rains triggered landslides in some areas of Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh.

Jul 26, 2021, 08:06 AM IST

Rain fury leaves trail of destruction in Maharashtra- In pics

“As per the data of July 24 at 9.30 pm, about 1,35,000 people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. A total of 112 deaths have been reported and 3,221 animals have died. A total of 53 people were injured and 99 are missing," said Relief and Rehabilitation Department.

Jul 25, 2021, 14:45 PM IST

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand on July 25, 26

"Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls very likely over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on 22nd and 23rd which likely to increase to isolated heavy to very heavy falls on 25th and 26th July over these areas," tweeted IMD.

Jul 25, 2021, 10:50 AM IST